The Astros beat the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan did the damage. Manager Joe Espada said Carlos Correa is out for the season because of an ankle injury. Houston are still in the MLB playoff picture. The win keeps their postseason hopes alive. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details matter now. The Astros must keep stacking wins. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They have a real shot at a postseason spot. But nothing has been decided. The standings are tight. Every result could matter.